Federal Register / Vol. 71, No.
32 / Thursday, February 16, 2006 / Notices 8279
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
[I.D. 012506F]
Marine Mammals; File No. 978–1791
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice; issuance of permit.
SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that
Paul E. Nachtigall, Ph.D., Marine
Mammal Research Program, Hawaii
Institute of Marine Biology, P.O. Box
1106, Kailua, Hawaii 96734, has been
issued a permit to conduct research on
certain cetacean species.
ADDRESSES: The permit and related
documents are available for review
upon written request or by appointment
in the following office(s):
Permits, Conservation and Education
Division, Office of Protected Resources,
NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room
13705, Silver Spring, MD 20910; phone
(301)713–2289; fax (301)427–2521; and
Pacific Islands Region, NMFS, 1601
Kapiolani Blvd., Rm 1110, Honolulu, HI
96814–4700; phone (808)973–2935; fax
(808)973–2941.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Andrew Wright or Amy Sloan,
(301)713–2289.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On May
19, 2005, notice was published in the
Federal Register (70 FR 28909) that a
request for a scientific research permit
to take certain cetacean species had
been submitted by the above-named
individual. The requested permit has
been issued under the authority of the
Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972,
as amended (16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.), the
Regulations Governing the Taking and
Importing of Marine Mammals (50 CFR
part 216), the Endangered Species Act of
1973, as amended (ESA; 16 U.S.C. 1531
et seq.), and the regulations governing
the taking, importing, and exporting of
endangered and threatened species (50
CFR parts 222–226).
This permit authorizes the permit
holder to conduct hearing
measurements on stranded cetaceans on
beaches, in near-shore waters, and in
rehabilitation facilities in the U.S.
In compliance with the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42
dsatterwhite on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES
U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), a final
determination has been made that the
activity proposed is categorically
excluded from the requirement to
prepare an environmental assessment or
environmental impact statement.
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Issuance of this permit, as required by
the ESA, was based on a finding that
such permit: (1) was applied for in good
faith; (2) will not operate to the
disadvantage of such endangered
species; and (3) is consistent with the
purposes and policies set forth in
section 2 of the ESA.
Dated: February 9, 2006.
Stephen L. Leathery,
Chief, Permits, Conservation and Education
Division, Office of Protected Resources,
National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. E6–2195 Filed 2–15–06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3510–22–S
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
[I.D. 020106C]
International Whaling Commission;
Public Meeting; Announcement of
Public Meeting
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of meeting.
SUMMARY: This notice announces the
date and location of a public meeting
being held to discuss International
Whaling Commission (IWC) issues,
including the outcome of the Revised
Management Scheme Working Group
meeting held at the end of February.
DATES: The public meeting will be held
March 31, 2006, at 10 am.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held in
the NOAA Science Center Room, 1301
East West Highway, Silver Spring, MD
20910.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Cheri McCarty, 301–713–9090,
Extension 183.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Secretary of Commerce is charged with
the responsibility of discharging the
obligations of the United States under
the International Convention for the
Regulation of Whaling, 1946. The U.S.
Commissioner has primary
responsibility for the preparation and
negotiation of U.S. positions on
international issues concerning whaling
and for all matters involving the IWC.
He is staffed by the Department of
Commerce and assisted by the
Department of State, the Department of
the Interior, Marine Mammal
Commission, and by other agencies.
NOAA will hold a meeting to discuss
IWC issues, including the outcome of
the Revised Management Scheme
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Working Group meeting held at the end
of February. Any U.S. citizen with an
identifiable interest in U.S. whale
conservation policy may participate, but
NOAA reserves the authority to inquire
about the interests of any person who
appears at a meeting and to determine
the appropriateness of that person’s
participation. Persons who represent
foreign interests may not attend. These
stringent measures are necessary to
protect the confidentiality of U.S.
negotiating positions.
The meeting will be held at 10 am in
the NOAA Science Center Room, 1301
East West Highway, Silver Spring, MD
20910. Please bring identification for
admission into the building.
Special Accommodations
These meetings are physically
accessible to people with disabilities.
Requests for sign language
interpretation or other auxiliary aids
should be directed to the Cheri McCarty,
301–713–9090 extension 183, by March
20, 2006.
Dated: February 9, 2006.
William T. Hogarth,
Assistant Administrator for Fisheries,
National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. E6–2194 Filed 2–15–06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3510–22–S
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
[I.D. 020806F]
National Marine Fisheries Service,
Pacific Fishery Management Council;
March 5–10, 2006 Council Meeting
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of public meetings.
SUMMARY: The Pacific Fishery
Management Council (Council) and its
advisory entities will hold public
meetings.
DATES: The Council and its advisory
entities will meet March 5–10, 2006.
The Council meeting will begin on
Monday, March 6, at 1 p.m.,
reconvening at 8 a.m. each day Tuesday
through Friday. All meetings are open to
the public, except a closed session will
be held from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. on
Monday, March 6 to address litigation
and personnel matters. The Council will
meet as late as necessary each day to
complete its scheduled business.
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